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The OctaMic II provides 8-Channel 192 kHz / 24 bit AD conversion with eight hi-class microphone and line pre-amplification channels, featuring a combination of sophisticated components and approved RME technology.
Lowest distortion, excellent signal to noise ratio and perfectly linear frequency response transmit and amplify the microphone signals truly unchanged.
The OctaMic II includes some significant enhancements compared to the OctaMic:
The balanced TRS inputs of the Neutrik Combo XLR jacks are phantom power-free and can be operated as real line inputs too. The improved design of the input circuits allows for a maximum input level of +21 dBu with a convenient gain range from 6 dB up to 60 dB.
Improved signal to noise ratio (SNR) ADC 107.5 dB
Improved THD, especially at higher gains
Optimised heat dissipation by a new and larger housing with improved convection
Internal wide range power supply with line filter, insensitive to voltage fluctuations
Super-stable, short circuit proof 48 V phantom power
Features
OctaMic II offers 8 balanced XLR mic / line inputs via Neutrik XLR/TRS combo jacks. Each channel contains switches for 48V phantom power, a low cut filter and phase reversal. Amplification can be set between 6 and 60 dB. LEDs for signal, clip, and activated phantom power give a complete overview on the unit's status. When the special Clip Hold mode is activated, any detected clip-state will cause the corresponding LED to flash once per second. With this, the user gets a long-term peak detection, and no longer needs to constantly watch the LEDs. At the same time momentary overloads are still displayed correctly.
Frontside switches include power on/off and output level, for a choice of -10 dBV, +4 dBu or Hi Gain (+19 dBu) as reference level. This unusual feature offers two advantages. First, the reference level can be easily switched to match any of RME's current interface devices, from HDSP 9632 through Multiface up to the renowned ADI-8 series converters. Second, the Signal to Noise ratio is optimized, and the Clip-LED will exactly match the ones of the ADI-8 (2 dB below 0 dBFS).
The balanced line level output signal is available at the back of the unit via 8 stereo TRS jacks. The specially developed, internal hi-performance switch mode power supply lets the OctaMic II operate in the range of 100V to 240V AC. It is short-circuit-proof, has an integrated line-filter, is fully regulated against voltage fluctuations, and suppresses mains interference.
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AD-Conversion
The 8-Channel AD-conversion of the OctaMic II operates at up to 192 kHz. The digitized signal is available simultaneously at the double ADAT output (S/MUX, up to 96 kHz), and at a DB-25 connector (4 AES/EBU outputs, up to 192 kHz). The digital part can be clocked internally (master) and externally via word clock, AES/EBU and SPDIF.
RME's outstanding SteadyClock(TM) ensures perfect AD-conversion, as jitter on the external sync-sources is nearly completely removed. All settings are done via DIP-switches on the back of the OctaMic II. Analog outputs and both digital outputs operate fully simultaneously. The choice of reference level affects the analog outputs only, the signal/clip indication and the AD-conversion will react only to the Gain-pots.
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Tech Specs
8 balanced XLR/TRS mic/line inputs
54 dB gain range
Input impedance: XLR 2 kOhm, TRS 5 kOhm
Analog input level: from -40 dBu up to +21 dBu
Maximum output level: +21 dBu
Output impedance: 75 Ohm
Output level switchable Hi Gain / +4 dBu / -10 dBV
Signal to noise ratio (SNR): 129 dB EIN @ 150 Ohm
THD:
Large frequency range (200 kHz) with special EMI input filtering
Frequency response -0.5 dB: 5 Hz - 200 kHz
Hi-pass filter: 80 Hz, 18 dB/oct.
Line Out: 1/4" TRS (6.3 mm stereo jack), servo-balanced
Phantom power: +48 Volt switchable per channel
Internal wide range switching power supply 100-240 Volt AC
Unbeatable price/performance ratio!
AD conversion
SNR: >110 dB(A)
Supported sample rates: 28 kHz - 200 kHz
THD:
Sync Sources: AES/EBU (also SPDIF coaxial), wordclock, internal
SteadyClock(TM) ensures best sound quality even with jittery external clocks
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Accessories
Digital breakout cable Pro, AES/EBU, D-sub25 to 4x XLR-3 female + 4x XLR-3 male, 1m/3m/6m (ALVA Audio)
Digital D-sub cable, AES/EBU, D-sub25 male to D-Sub25 male, 1m/3m/6m (ALVA Audio)
Optical ADAT Toslink cable 1m/2m/3m/5m/10m (ALVA Audio)
Word Clock cable, 1 x BNC male to 1 x BNC male, 1m/5m/10m (ALVA Audio)
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Add-On
BOB-32 Universal Breakout Box with 2 x 8 XLR to 2 D-sub connectors (supports TASCAM and YAMAHA format), flip-frame case
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The AD2022 is Avalon's fourth generation of fully discrete, symmetrical Pure Class A microphone preamplifiers. The dual mono AD2022 includes the original sonic capabilities and transparency of the M2, M22 and M5 preamplifiers plus several additional features, including selectable microphone source loading for optimized cable/mic matching, improved high-voltage Class A regulated power supplies, two high Z instrument inputs, variable-passive high pass filter, teflon/ silver wiring and doubled plated circuit boards for superior low level signal transfer. AD2022 FEATURES Symmetrical Pure Class A design, two channels Microphone and hi-Z instrument inputs Gain switched 4dB steps plus +/- 3dB fine output trim Selectable microphone input impedance matching Low noise -126dB EIN Ultra high quality, low-ratio, balanced input transformer Balanced, high-current Class A output to +36dB Large illuminated analog VU meters and twin peak LED's Regulated phantom power supply +48v Input polarity phase reverse High headroom +36dB input before overload Input -20dB pad for high level signals Sealed silver relays for all signal routing External AC 150w toroidal power chassis Fully discrete Class A regulated audio power supplies Deep, musical sound-stage, transparent amplification
MICROPHONE INPUT The AD2022 incorporates the most advanced high-performance microphone transformer available. Split low-ratio primary windings are carefully combined within a custom mu-metal core for extended smooth frequency response and very low distortion. Sealer silver relays are used for minimal signal invasion. The input signal selector, high pass filter, polarity-phase reverse, +48v power and the 20dB input attenuator all utilize local sealed relay operation. A variable passive high pass filter provides a minimum phase shift design while eliminating low frequency rumble, wind noise and mechanical vibration at sub sonic frequencies.
SYMMETRICAL PURE CLASS A DESIGN Two 100% discrete, high-voltage, symmetrical Pure Class A signal amplifiers are utilized per channel. The first operates in a cascaded-cascode FET configuration while the second stage amplifier is fully bipolar. The twin amplifiers share the total available gain requirement. This shared architecture increases the high level headroom capability, improves transient response and doubles the internal bandwidth of the ultra-high performance pure Class A signal amplifiers. OUTPUT and METERING High-current DC coupled, Class A discrete amplifiers are utilized for the output drive interface with +36dB capability into all known loads. Two large, high-quality analog VU meters indicate accurate signal readings while bi-color LED's offers peak indication at 0dB and +20dB.
AD2022 PREAMPLIFIER SPECIFICATIONS Circuit Topology: Twin cascode FET and bipolar low level signal amplifiers, high-voltage, 100% discrete, symmetrical Pure Class A Input Type and Load: Transformer balanced low-ratio, 50, 150, 600 and 1k5 ohm input load selection Maximum Mic Level: +36dB balanced XLR pin 2 hot (with -20dB passive attenuator) Maximum Instrument Level +18dB at 100k ohms instrument input level, standard mono 1/4 inch jack Input Attenuator: -20dB resistive pre transformer primary, sealed silver relay Phantom Power: +48v regulated 50mA capability, sealed silver relay High Pass Filter: Passive, variable from 30Hz to 185Hz @ 6dB per octave, sealed silver relay. Polarity Reverse: Sealed silver relay on microphone input Gain Range Input: +20dB to +64dB in 4dB steps Gain Output Range: +/- 3dB variable conductive plastic potentiometer Maximum Output Level: +36dB balanced 600 ohms, DC coupled, discrete symmetrical Pure Class A Output Type: XLR connector, pin 2 hot Noise EIN Unweighted: -126dB 150 ohm Noise 20kHz Unweighted: -102dB Distortion THD, IMD: 0.05% nominal Frequency Response -3dB: 1Hz to 120kHz transformer limit System Bandwidth: DC to 1MHz Output Meter: High quality, illuminated analog VU meter 0dB = +4dB. Peak Meter: Bi-color LED's 0dB and +20dB peak detection circuit. AC power supply B2T: External toroidal 100V to 240V, 50-60Hz selectable, 150 watts maximum. Cables: 90V ac, 4 pin male power input connector, B2T required, internal DC regulation Dimensions: 19 x 12 x 3.5 in (482 x 305 x 89mm) Weight: 15lbs (6.8kg) Dimensions - Shipping Carton: 24 x 21.5 x 7.5 in (610 x 546 x 190mm) Weight - Packed: 25lbs (11.4kg) | • Solid housing
• RIAA Equalization
• High quality components
The PRE-101 is a phono pre-amp with RIAA equalization. The tiny signal of magnetic pick-ups is amplified to fit the line-level inputs of mixers or USB sound-cards.
Specifications Frequency Response: 20Hz-20KHz RIAA
Inputs: RCA
Outputs: RCA
Input sensitivity: 3mV for 1000 mV output
Input Impedance: 47 kOhm
Nominal Output Voltage: 0 dBV
Max Output voltage: +16 dBu
Output impedance: 100-600 Ohms
Power supply: 18V AC (adapter included)
Dimensions: 40 x 113 x 80 mm (HxWxD)
Weight: 0,35 Kg | Highly versatile and portable, Sound Devices' MM-1 is a single-channel, portable microphone preamplifier with a powerful headphone monitoring function. Proven in mission-critical applications, the high-performance microphone preamplifier uses a transformer-balanced input and output with a bipolar ±15 volt power supply to produce low-noise, low-distortion gain at all switch positions. It features an "unclippable" dual-stage limiter and two-position high-pass filter. Flexible microphone powering provides phantom power at 48 volts or 12 volts and 12-volt T-power. It is powered from two-AA batteries or external 5-18 VDC.
The MM-1 is at home in high-definition television production, corporate/industrial environments, radio/television announce booths, and music production. Its headphone monitor is an advantage in applications where communications channels or mix-minus feeds need to be monitored in headphones. The user can monitor both microphone audio and external audio sources in headphones with level control.
The MM-1 is designed to be durable. Its aluminum chassis, oversized end panels, machined knobs, and panel mounted connectors assure reliable mechanical operation.
- Maximum of 66 dB of gain, in eleven discrete steps
- Dynamic range exceeding 120 dB
- 10 Hz to 50 kHz audio bandwidth
- High immunity to RF interference
- High current line output driver
- Transformer-balanced input and output
- Extended range peak limiter via dual opto-isolators makes preamplifier virtually "unclippable“
- Selectable 48-volt / 12-volt phantom power or 12-volt "T" power
- High-pass filter @ 80 or 160 Hz, 6 dB per octave
- Headphone monitoring of microphone audio, monitor audio, or a mix of both
- Monitor input accepts mono, balanced or unbalanced line-level inputs on 1/4-inch tip-ring-sleeve connector
- Separate level control of Monitor gain and overall headphone gain
- Split ear function via DIP switches
- Internal battery power (two-AA)
- Excellent battery life with alkaline and NiMH rechargeable batteries
- External 5-17 VDC powering (plug included)
- High-strength aluminum chassis with durable belt clip
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Designed for high-definition field production environments, the studio-quality MP-1 is an ideal line-driver for critical radio, television, and film applications.
The MP-1 is extremely durable and easy to use. With rugged mechanical and electrical construction and high-quality components it will provide years of superb audio performance under the most punishing field conditions.
MP-1 Key Features - Superb audio specifications
- 66 dB of gain, in eleven discrete steps
- Transformer-balanced input and output
- Phantom power - 48 volt or 12 volt
- High pass filter @ 80 Hz or 160 Hz, 6 dB/octave
- Limiter makes unit virtually "unclippable“
- High current line output drive
- Excellent immunity to RF interference.
- Battery power (two x AA)
- Durable mechanical construction
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The PRE-73 MKIII is a one-channel vintage style microphone-, line- and instrument preamplifier. The signal path uses only discrete components like resistors, capacitors and transistors. The in- and output is transformer balanced, using two different transformers, each one optimized for its purpose. This is the way audio components were built before integrated circuits became available.
The circuit used in the PRE-73 MKIII is similar to the preamp section in the classical 1073 module with a corresponding sound character that is warm, punchy, sweet and musical. These classic characteristics have been heard on countless recordings through the years and it is a versatile sound that works very well on most sound sources and in most genres.
The essence of this sound is now available at a surprisingly low cost, making it available to nearly everyone.
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Vintage Style electronics. No intergrated circuits in the signal path.
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Maximum gain in MIC mode is 80 dB, enough to handle passive ribbon mics with quiet sound sources.
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GAIN switch range 20 - 80 dB. GAIN/LINE mode switch, gain is reduced by 30 dB in LINE mode.
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Selectable two position high frequency AIR boost eq, 3 or 6 dB @ 30 kHz.
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Selectable 6 dB/octave two frequency high pass filter at around 40 (HP1) and 170 Hz (HP2).
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Tantalum capacitors in the signal path.
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Switchable impedance in MIC mode, 1200 or 300 Ohms, will change the tone of most mics. The input impedance in LINE mode is 10 kohm.
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Switchable phantom power and absolute phase.
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A high-impedance instrument input for any sound module, electric guitar or bass.
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A simple but effective 4-step LED output level meter.
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The output level control makes it possible to make fine gain adjustments and also to overload the main gain stage(s) for more character and then lower the signal to a suitable level before the output stage.
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Combo XLR/TRS input jack and separate output XLR and TRS jacks for flexible connections.
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Insert jack for inserting EQ´s and other units.
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Selectable 600 ohm output termination.
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The pcb is prepared for the Carnhill input transformer.
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External power supply to avoid interaction with the audio circuits and transformers.
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A solid build quality that will last many years of normal use.
The MKIII has the following new features compared to the MKII:
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Tantalum capacitors in the signal path.
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Selectable two position high frequency AIR boost eq, 3 or 6 dB @ 30 kHz.
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Selectable two frequency high pass filter, 6 dB/octave at 40 or 170Hz.
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The pcb is prepared for the Carnhill input transformer.
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Revised and less complicated GAIN switch with a separate switch for MIC/LINE selection.
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All GAIN settings can also be used in LINE mode .
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